Security Guards for hire in Dallas, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Bachelor's degree7%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years14%6-10 years32%Current company
Allied Universal
Andy Frain Services
GardaWorld
Time at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years30%2-5 years45%
Browse Indeed's database of 17,463 profiles for Security Guards in Dallas, TX
Last updated: Aug 15, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dallas, TX: $39,142 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,787 – $48,198 yearly
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Security Guard
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardHeartsaver CertificationDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseCNAAEDSkills
Surveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)CCTVVideo SurveillanceSurveillanceArmed Security Guard
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsConflict ManagementData EntrySecurity Guard Officer
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseGuard CardWireman LicenseEPA CertificationPMPCertified Pool OperatorSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsUnarmed Security Guard
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingCustomer ServiceSecurity Guard: Non-Commissioned
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationGuard CardLife Insurance KnowledgeLife Insurance LicenseInsurance SalesFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSecurity Guard Supervisor
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitTABC CertificationGuard CardOC CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseBaton PermitSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCost Accounting StandardsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadership
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What's the average time to fill a Security Guard role?
The average time to fill a Security Guard role is 64 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security guards tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a Security Guard include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Security Guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: security guard/patrol officer, unarmed security officer and security guard supervisor.
What level of education is common for a Security Guard?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a Security Guard in Dallas, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Security Guard?
Most security guards have 17 years of professional experience.
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